Suburban Sketches - William Dean Howells - Bog

Suburban Sketches is a collection of essays written by William Dean Howells, an American writer and literary critic, in the late 19th century. The book is a humorous and satirical portrayal of the middle-class suburban life in America during that time. Howells, who was himself a resident of a suburban community, provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the social and cultural norms of the era, highlighting the absurdities and contradictions of the suburban lifestyle. The essays cover a range of topics, including the architecture of suburban homes, the behavior of suburbanites, and the impact of suburban life on family dynamics. Howells' writing style is witty and engaging, and his observations are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, Suburban Sketches is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a valuable commentary on the American suburban experience.She and her late partner were the parents of eleven children, some of whom were dead, and some of whom were wanderers in unknown parts. During his life-time she had kept a little shop in her native town; and it was only within a few years that she had gone into service. She cherished a natural haughtiness of spirit, and resented control, although disposed to do all she could of her own motion. Being told to say when she wanted an afternoon, she explained that when she wanted an afternoon she always took it without asking, but always planned so as not to discommode the ladies with whom she lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.